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We all go through tough times at Ateneo—the sudden heavy rains, the dreaded CTC-to-BEL sprint, and everything in between. Reminisce on your Ateneo war flashbacks, and we’ll tell you who your 2025 Spotify Top Artists are, simply because music is the best way to cope. Answer honestly and remember the times you were in the […]
By Mikylla Almirol, Nicolette David and Enrico Figueroa
January 6, 2026
By Mikylla Almirol, Nicolette David and Enrico Figueroa • January 6, 2026
PULSING BEATS and flashing lights energize a crowd as the Disc Jockey (DJ) spins another ethereal disco anthem. With just one track, people are brought together on a sonic trip, building a community immersed in soundwaves and forged through connection and trust. In the 1970s, disco and DJ culture became an inclusive space for marginalized […]
By Basti Cabasagan and Nicolette David
October 31, 2025
By Basti Cabasagan and Nicolette David • October 31, 2025
From its diverse dining spots to its buzzing art and nightlife scene, Katipunan is brimming with student life and campus culture. Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz to see whether or not you know Katipunan. Who knows? Perhaps it’s time for you to do some Katipunan exploring! Are you a true-blue Katipunan […]
By Nicolette David, Claire Mayol and Haseena Montante
September 13, 2025
By Nicolette David, Claire Mayol and Haseena Montante • September 13, 2025
EAST ASIAN cuisine is never complete without its signature meat dishes, each boasting the bold flavors of Mongolia, the fiery zest of China, and the rich savoriness of Taiwan. In this listicle, we dive into the diverse range of dishes served at Mongolian-styled JSEC stalls Mongch and Khan, Chinese-inspired Shanghai Fast Food and Bao, and […]
By Nicolette David, Aldea Hao and Yna Abdurahman
April 1, 2025
By Nicolette David, Aldea Hao and Yna Abdurahman • April 1, 2025
WOMEN DO pilates, yoga, or strictly cardio, while men lift weights—at least that is the stereotype. For years, weightlifting has been seen as a man’s sport, with gym culture reinforcing the idea that strength belongs to men while gentleness is for women. Societal expectations for women in strength training extend beyond common sexist stereotypes, embedding […]
By Audrey Ruiz and Nicolette David
March 25, 2025
By Audrey Ruiz and Nicolette David • March 25, 2025
Admit it, you’ve daydreamed about it at least once—that one person who makes your college experience feel straight out of a movie. It may be someone who just gets you, someone who’s always there at the right moment, or someone who makes the chaos of university life a little more exciting. Whoever it is, we’ve […]
By Alyssa Adul, Nicolette David and Haseena Montante
March 10, 2025
By Alyssa Adul, Nicolette David and Haseena Montante • March 10, 2025
ATENEO IS swarming with rats, and no, we’re not referring to the four-legged kind. We mean students decked out in athleisure, sporting Anytime Fitness key fobs and eating copious amounts of protein while proudly identifying themselves as “gym rats.” The gym community within campus is vast and expanding. Up-and-coming organizations like the Association of Lifters […]
By Nicolette David and Bree Bernabe
January 7, 2025
By Nicolette David and Bree Bernabe • January 7, 2025